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What does Insert() do in a List<T> and how is it different from Add()?

Short answer: Insert(index, item) adds an item at a specific index. Add(item) adds to the end of the list. Example: list.Insert(0, 99); // Add at beginning list.Add(100); // Add at end

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Insert(index, item) adds an item at a specific index. Add(item) adds to the end of the list. Example: list.Insert(0, 99); // Add at beginning
list.Add(100); // Add at end

Real-world example (ShopNest)

In ShopNest, an order page loads products with List<Product> so you can Add items to the cart and access them by index. Use IEnumerable<T> when you only need to loop (for example, printing invoice lines).

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  1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
  2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
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